Multicaliber the Russian sniper rifle ORSIS F-17

The exhibition arms & hunting in 2017, which took place in Moscow on 12-15 october last year, was presented the novelty of the company orsis high – precision multicaliber rifle for target shooting and hunting orsis f-17 in the future, this rifle can be offered and various law enforcement agencies. The rifle became the "Successor" of the main company's bestseller model orsis t-5000. June 26, 2018 on the official website of the manufacturer has information about the opening Reception of new high-precision rifle orsis f-17. Currently, orsis company is considered as the most famous private manufacturer of small arms in russia. Industrial production of sports and hunting rifles under the brand name orsis (the latinized version of the abbreviation weapon systems), the company "Promtekhnologiya" began in march 2011.

The company specializes in the production of high-precision weapons. To do this, the company "Promtekhnologiya" have a own factory in Moscow with modern machinery – 40 machining centers with software-numeric control (cnc) and about 150 employees with the required qualifications. A young company vystrelivshey in 2011 of its flagship high-precision rifle orsis t-5000 ("Precision"), quickly gained the love and respect of customers and good business reputation among Russian and foreign partners, and orsis rifles loved by many shooters around the world. The company not resting on our laurels, constantly updating the range of products. Rifle orsis f-17, photo: orsis. Com
one of the novelties of a private military company with the Moscow residence permit was the heiress to the rifle orsis t-5000 precision rifle orsis f-17, which is designed in accordance with all the latest trends and styles in the development of sniper weapons – the rifle is made multicaliber. The model is available in three sizes with three different barrels chambered for. 308 win is the commercial version of the standard NATO cartridge 7,62x51 mm,. 300 winchester magnum is a popular hunting and military cartridge high capacity – 7,62х67 mm;. 338 lapua magnum – special sniper ammunition for shooting at long distances – 8,6х70 mm.

Russia currently have the rifle orsis f-17 has no competition. Previously something similar was created in another private Russian weapons company lobaev arms. But overseas competitors in this model under the brand name orsis quite a lot. After winning the 2013 modular rifle remington msr in the competition for a sniper rifle designed for special operations at ussocom, similar patterns began to appear in mass quantity.

While for the civilian firearms market and for export was promoted as the "Losers" of the contest announced ussocom, from the well-known arms companies arMalite, blaser, barrett, ai or sako/beretta and re-created models of precision weapons with interchangeable barrels, such as canadian rifle cadex cdx-mc kraken or austrian ritter &stark sx-1. The modularity of the new rifle is emphasized manufacturer. Orsis f-17 designed for those people who need to resolve the conflicting objectives. The design of the rifle allows the arrow to quickly change the barrel and change the caliber of weapons, and it can be done in the field, and all that is required is one allen key. The main advantage of all, without exception, multicaliber systems small arms is the ability of the shooter to use the smaller caliber bullets for training, and cartridges of large caliber, when necessary, for example, used for hitting larger targets and firing at long distances, say in orsis. Rifle orsis f-17, photo: orsis. Com
even today, you can find the opinion that multicaliber weapon – only fashion, without any significant advantages.

However, for precision rifle caliber change gives a rather clear advantages. And chief among them is the versatility of the rifle. The same model can be used to solve various problems. For example, the sniper rifle chambered for. 308 win with a short barrel will be easier and more convenient for transportation, and for shooting at close range, ideal for urban combat.

In a variant chambered for. 300 winchester magnum rifle becomes more serious weapon, it is suitable for firing at medium range and keeping contrayerva struggle. In a variant chambered for. 338 lapua magnum in front of us is already really powerful and high-precision sniper tool for shooting at long and extremely long distances. In addition to versatility important advantage multicaliber weapon is its efficiency. Buying such a high-precision rifle with a set of three different barrels, you essentially become the owner of three different weapons. When buying orsis rifles f-17 the savings can reach very large sums of money.

At the same time saving is achieved not only due to the rifle itself, but also due to the munitions used. So for training you can always use the cheaper ammo, and defeat the real purpose of the more expensive ammunition caliber 8,6х70 mm, which is about 5-6 times more expensive than the standard cartridge 7,62x51 mm. To extra bonuses specialists also include resource saving core barrel of the rifle. The third advantage multicaliber rifle models include the logistic advantages of the weapon. The shooter may not always be on hand gunscaliber is especially important when in remote or inaccessible areas.

In this case, you can just replace the rifle barrel and use a less scarce ammunition. And here the important advantage is speed and ease of replacement barrels, as multicaliber weapons originally designed to provide easy disassembly with a minimum amount of tools needed. Rifle orsis f-17, photo: orsis. Com the
fourth plus such weapons – legal aspects. Gun legislation is very often hard reglementary the maximum possible number of purchased firearms. At the same time the extra barrel is not a separate weapon, so the one license you actually get three different models of rifles.

And in some countries you can face such problem as lack of certified firing powerful bullets, which applies to ammunition of caliber. 338 lapua magnum. For example, in Germany, on the sports shooting ranges have a limit on the muzzle energy of 7000 joules. At the same time, some variants of ammo. 338 lm is not fit into this framework, formally they can not shoot. According to the official website of the manufacturer of the new Russian modular rifle, this model can safely be called "The heiress" orsis t-5000. The stated accuracy of orsis f17 also not exceed 0. 5 moa, they use the same handguard, rifle butts are also almost identical (differ only the mounts).

At the same time, the undeniable benefits multicaliber rifle include its versatility, which is achieved due to the modular design. A removable set one caliber weapon to another consists of a trunk, the larvae of the shutter and a set of special spacers, which are installed in single enclosure box magazine chambered in different calibers. Orsis f17 is a high – precision repeating rifle with a longitudinally sliding gate. Locking rifle is three symmetrical lugs directly behind the slots in the breech. The lateral surface of the shutter new rifle has grooves of helical shape to reduce friction, and a large knob bolt handle makes it easier to unlock.

The stroke of the shutter is easy and smooth enough. Quick-release barrel mount for model orsis f17 represents a connection type "Bayonet". Basic parts of rifle are made of high-quality high-strength aluminum alloy. Rifle uses detachable box magazine with capacity for 5 rounds.

A rifle with a skeleton stock with butt pad and cheek, the butt folds to the right side, but in the case of a request from the customer it can perform folding to the left. The butt of the rifle can be adjusted to suit the anatomical features of the arrow. Rifle orsis f-17, photo: orsis. Com
in order to change the caliber of the weapon with. 338 lm,. 300 wm or. 308 win, the arrow must use the hex key and unscrew three screws to remove and change the barrel, replace the cylinder valve and install the right liner the particular caliber. Since the shutter when the locking mechanism fastened directly to the barrel of the rifle, when you change the caliber of weapons the problems with adjusting the mirror gap at the arrow does not appear. Depending on caliber and range of the rifle is changed from 1500 to 1200 and 800 m, respectively.

Weight orsis f17 without optical sight and with an empty store does not exceed 7. 3 kg. The length of the rifle is 1333 mm to calibers. 338 lm and. 300 wm with the use of trunks with a length of 700 mm. Is used for. 308 win barrel length of 660 mm and the overall length of the rifle is reduced to 1293 mm, respectively. Trigger pull in this model is n (kgs): 6,4-14,7 (0,65-1,5). The workmanship and finishing has always been a strong part of the company orsis, the new model they are also at a high level.

Metal parts precision rifle f-17 are coated in cerakote with three options available for more colors: sniper grey, desert sand, o. D. Green, base color black graphite. Preliminary tests of the prototype rifles that were held in october of 2017, showed zero deviation of the average point of impact (stp) from the aiming point (tp) when replacing the barrel of the rifle and workable accuracy at a distance of 100 meters is not more than 0. 5 moa at the most available caliber. 338 lapua magnum.

As the developers of new precision rifles, in the long term for customers will be can order additional replacement sets for intermediate cartridges. Multicaliber rifle orsis f-17 is a great option for those shooters who appreciate quality, simplicity and reliability, and the ability to quickly change caliber used, and to perform it even in field conditions. The value of the rifle depends on the configuration. No extra interchangeable barrels you can buy it for 400 thousand rubles. The cost of one rifle with interchangeable barrel set – 450 thousand rubles.

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